scholarly journals Role of Lipid Bilayer Mechanics in Mechanosensation

2008 ◽  
pp. 37-70 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tristan Ursell ◽  
Jané Kondev ◽  
Dan Reeves ◽  
Paul A. Wiggins ◽  
Rob RobPhillips
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Bilayer

Extracellular vesicle interplay in cardiovascular pathophysiology

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sherin Saheera ◽  
Vivek P Jani ◽  
Kenneth W Witwer ◽  
Shelby Kutty
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Cardiovascular System ◽  
Lipid Bilayer ◽  
Cellular Responses ◽  
Extracellular Vesicle ◽  
Cargo Proteins ◽  
And Function ◽  
Intercellular Communications ◽  
Rna And Dna

Extracellular vesicles (EVs) are nanosized lipid bilayer-delimited particles released from cells that mediate intercellular communications and play a pivotal role in various physiological and pathological processes. Subtypes of EVs may include plasma-membrane ectosomes or microvesicles and endosomal-origin exosomes, although functional distinctions remain unclear. EVs carry cargo proteins, nucleic acids (RNA and DNA), lipids, and metabolites. By presenting or transferring this cargo to recipient cells, EVs can trigger cellular responses. Here, we summarize what is known about EV biogenesis, composition, and function, with an emphasis on the role of EVs in cardiovascular system. Additionally, we provide an update on the function of EVs in cardiovascular pathophysiology, further highlighting their potential for diagnostic and therapeutic applications.

On the role of lipid-bilayer elasticity for the lipid–protein interaction and the indirect protein–protein coupling

1984 ◽  
Vol 62 (8) ◽  
pp. 778-788 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. Sackmann ◽  
R. Kotulla ◽  
Franz-Josef Heiszler
Keyword(s):  
Lipid Bilayer ◽  
Lipid Bilayers ◽  
Protein Interaction ◽  
Experimental Studies ◽  
Membrane Elasticity ◽  
Protein Protein Interaction ◽  
Lipid Protein Interaction ◽  
Elastic Distortion ◽  
Enzyme Complexes

The present paper deals with the curvature (or splay) elasticity of lipid bilayers and its possible consequences for the microscopic organization of membranes. Experimental studies of the microstructure of lipid–lipid and lipid–protein mixtures are reported and discussed in terms of this type of membrane elasticity. In particular, evidence is provided that the elastic distortion of lipid bilayers caused by the incorporation of proteins can lead to mechanisms of the indirect protein–protein interaction. Finally the question is discussed whether these mechanisms could also play a role for the formation of enzyme complexes in biological membranes.

scholarly journals The Role of “Raft-Like” Membranes on Antimicrobial Peptide-Lipid Bilayer Interactions

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 495a
Author(s):  
Austin J. McHenry ◽  
Michele F.M. Sciacca ◽  
Jeffrey R. Brender ◽  
Kevin Hartman ◽  
Ayyalusamy Ramamoorthy
Keyword(s):  
Antimicrobial Peptide ◽  
Lipid Bilayer

scholarly journals Role of Membrane Tension on Physical Properties of DOPC Lipid Bilayer

2012 ◽  
Vol 102 (3) ◽  
pp. 503a
Author(s):  
Srinivas R. Alla ◽  
Mirianas Chachisvilis
Keyword(s):  
Physical Properties ◽  
Lipid Bilayer ◽  
Membrane Tension

scholarly journals Non-Polar Lipids as Regulators of Membrane Properties in Archaeal Lipid Bilayer Mimics

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (11) ◽  
pp. 6087
Author(s):  
Marta Salvador-Castell ◽  
Nicholas J. Brooks ◽  
Roland Winter ◽  
Judith Peters ◽  
Philippe M. Oger
Keyword(s):  
Hydrostatic Pressure ◽  
Lipid Bilayer ◽  
Lipid Vesicles ◽  
Membrane Properties ◽  
Extreme Conditions ◽  
Generalized Polarization ◽  
Proton Permeability ◽  
Support Cell ◽  
Membrane Adaptation

The modification of archaeal lipid bilayer properties by the insertion of apolar molecules in the lipid bilayer midplane has been proposed to support cell membrane adaptation to extreme environmental conditions of temperature and hydrostatic pressure. In this work, we characterize the insertion effects of the apolar polyisoprenoid squalane on the permeability and fluidity of archaeal model membrane bilayers, composed of lipid analogues. We have monitored large molecule and proton permeability and Laurdan generalized polarization from lipid vesicles as a function of temperature and hydrostatic pressure. Even at low concentration, squalane (1 mol%) is able to enhance solute permeation by increasing membrane fluidity, but at the same time, to decrease proton permeability of the lipid bilayer. The squalane physicochemical impact on membrane properties are congruent with a possible role of apolar intercalants on the adaptation of Archaea to extreme conditions. In addition, such intercalant might be used to cheaply create or modify chemically resistant liposomes (archeaosomes) for drug delivery.

scholarly journals Saponin-induced release of cell-surface-anchored Thy-1 by serum glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D

1994 ◽  
Vol 298 (3) ◽  
pp. 661-668 ◽  
Author(s):  
A S Bergman ◽  
S R Carlsson
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Membrane ◽  
Cell Surface ◽  
Human Serum ◽  
Lipid Bilayer ◽  
Phospholipase D ◽  
Physiological Role ◽  
Highly Active ◽  
T Lymphoma Cells ◽  
T Lymphoma

A glycosylphosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase D (GPI-PLD) was purified from human serum and used for studies on the release of GPI-anchored Thy-1 glycoprotein from mouse T lymphoma cells Y191. Previous studies have shown that whereas GPI-PLD is highly active against detergent-solubilized GPI-anchored proteins, it is normally unable to release GPI-containing proteins anchored in a lipid bilayer. Confirming these findings, the addition of GPI-PLD to intact Y191 cells did not result in cleavage of Thy-1. However, pretreatment of cells with saponin, a cholesterol-sequestering agent, rendered Thy-1 susceptible to hydrolysis. Very little solubilization of GPI-containing Thy-1 occurred under these conditions. From experiments with reconstituted liposomes it was inferred that the effect of saponin on cells was to aid in the presentation of Thy-1 to GPI-PLD. Furthermore, it was concluded that cholesterol-saponin complexes formed in the membrane were not alone responsible for the effect. Rather, additional molecules in the plasma membrane are possibly involved in the presentation of Thy-1 on saponin-treated cells. This finding may have implications for a physiological role of circulating GPI-PLD in the regulation of GPI-anchored proteins on cells.

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